Steven Herce is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 21 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015 and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients. The firm provides a wide range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies.

Brandon Artis is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with six years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and Bank of America, N.A./Merrill Lynch prior to his current role. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors through its Institutional Consulting Services program. The firm combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applies an ESG eligibility framework in its investment recommendations.

Joshua Guardado is a Financial Consultant who focuses on building and maintaining strong client relationships by acting as their advocate. He aims to provide peace of mind by helping clients develop robust financial plans over time. Joshua has held several roles in the financial industry, including Investment Consultant at Fidelity Investments from 2024 to 2025, Wealth Management Banking Specialist at Merrill Lynch from 2022 to 2024, and Relationship Banker at J.P. Morgan Chase from 2021 to 2022. Outside of his professional work, Joshua has interests in cars, football, military service, motorcycles, music, and soccer.

Marlon Robinson II is a financial advisor at Fidelity with Series 66 and Series 63 credentials and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Fidelity, he held roles at Nordstrom and Integrity One Logistics, among other positions. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved as a managing member of a home renovation and remodeling business and is a partner in a streetwear e-commerce clothing brand. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, offers investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, utilizing a blend of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm serves a diverse client base and provides model portfolios built from mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs, with oversight and advisory roles that include registered investment companies and fund-of-funds.

Gary Morgan Jr. is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and over 31 years of industry experience. He worked at LPL Financial from 2005 to 2024 before joining Raymond James. Outside of his advisory roles, he is involved as a professor at Keystone Aviation and serves as a financial advisor and partner at Keystone Financial Group. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to individual, high-net-worth, institutional, and corporate clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting using analytical tools to support client goals and maintains specialized programs for municipal finance and employer advisory services.

Robert Mcdonald Jr. is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 36 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2014. Ameriprise provides a retirement-income planning service aimed at individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored, non-discretionary recommendations through a centralized consulting team.

Erica East is a financial advisor with Merrill in Houston, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated since 2011. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary strategies developed by internal and third-party investment teams for a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions.

Allen Van Maanen is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Richmond, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and 21 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC, spanning 12 years before joining UBS in 2022. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, combining proprietary research and model-based asset allocation to customize client plans. The firm operates with a broad platform that includes institutional trading capabilities alongside wealth management services.

Raymond Stauffacher is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and 26 years of industry experience. He previously worked at UBS Financial Services Inc for 11 years before joining Wells Fargo Clearing in 2020. Outside of his advisory role, he is a limited partner in a family partnership. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Charles Bocock is a financial advisor at Ameriprise in Webster, TX. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been in the industry since 2025. Prior to his advisory career, he worked for H-E-B Grocery Company LP for seven years. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and ongoing retirement planning advice focused on income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Essex Campbell is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with 18 years of industry experience. He is currently affiliated with Icon Imperial and has served on the faculty of Houston Community College since 2006. Outside of finance, he is the CEO of two entertainment and media companies, Street Entertainment and Street Vision Media. Icon Imperial provides investment management primarily to pooled vehicles and institutional clients, including pension and profit-sharing plans. The firm combines traditional asset management with subscription-based research publications and plan-level consulting services.